Genital skin directory

Genital Dermatology

Guides to genital skin conditions, normal anatomical variants and when assessment matters.

Not every genital skin finding is a medical condition. These guides help distinguish normal variants from conditions needing care.

Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis.

Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the glans and foreskin.

Phimosis is tightness of the foreskin that may limit retraction.

Genital eczema is inflammatory skin irritation in the genital area.

Genital psoriasis is a form of psoriasis affecting genital skin.

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting genital skin.

Genital lichen planus causes inflammatory lesions and may affect mucosa.

Fordyce spots are normal sebaceous glands visible as small yellowish papules.

Pearly penile papules are normal anatomical variants on the corona.

Genital molluscum causes small pearly papules and may spread by contact.

Genital pigmentation changes may be normal or require assessment.

Genital dermatitis is inflammatory skin irritation in the genital area.

Vulvar skin conditions include eczema, lichen planus and other dermatoses.

Penile skin conditions include dermatitis, lichen planus and normal variants.

Scrotal skin conditions may include eczema, psoriasis and infections.

Perianal skin conditions may include dermatitis, psoriasis and infections.